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Motorola Moto E (XT1021) vs HMD Pulse+

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E vs HMD Pulse+ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HMD Pulse+ X Motorola Moto E (XT1021) 02Points
4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.65"
IPS

720x1612

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HMD Pulse+

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Moto E (XT1021)} 2 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021) vs Pulse+} 31 Advantages HMD Pulse+
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)32%
Lighter
vs187 grams (6.55 ounces)
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)vs+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)144%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR43 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.2GB available)vs+128GB (101GB available)45 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)46%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1612 pixels124%
Higher resolution screen
256 PPIvs+265 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+6.65"55%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
FWVGA (854x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipopvs+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1980 mAhvs+5000 mAh153%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto E (XT1021)HMD Pulse+
 
ModelMoto E (XT1021)HMD Pulse+
Other model namesMotorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021HMD Pulse Plus
Country or region available(Latin America)(Global, International)USA
(Latin America), (Global, International), USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaHMD
Release date5/13/20144/29/2024, Announced: 4/24/2024
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)75.02 x 163.19 millimeters (2.95 x 6.42 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Moto E (XT1021)HMD Pulse+
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches6.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1612 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI265 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresNot supported480nits[typ], 600nits[peak]

🤖 Operating System

Moto E (XT1021)HMD Pulse+
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 14
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 16
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto E (XT1021)HMD Pulse+
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto E (XT1021)HMD Pulse+
RAM memory1GB LPDDR24GB LPDDR4
Internal storage4GB (2.2GB available)128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto E (XT1021)HMD Pulse+
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Moto E (XT1021)HMD Pulse+
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
50 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)FWVGA (854x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30fps

📸 Front camera

Moto E (XT1021)HMD Pulse+
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto E (XT1021)HMD Pulse+
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
OZO Audio
Active noise cancellation1 microphone1 microphone
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto E (XT1021)HMD Pulse+
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto E (XT1021)HMD Pulse+
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto E (XT1021)HMD Pulse+
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1980 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy22 hours59 hours (2.5 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto E (XT1021)HMD Pulse+
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating screen
• Picture-taking during video recording
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Apricot Crush, Midnight blue, Glacier green

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto E (XT1021)HMD Pulse+
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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